Monday December 21, 1942: on this day

December 21, 1942 was the 355th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 21, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 21, 1942, who was born and died on December 21, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Margin for Error, directed by Otto Preminger), TV series (e.g. Chapionship Wrestling) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 1942?


December 21, 1942 was a Monday and it was the 355th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1942 can also be written as 12/21/1942 in the US and as 21/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1942 in December 1942 calendar

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December 21, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1942:

  • Us supreme court declares nevada marriage separation legal.

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December 21, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 21, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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December 21, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 21, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 1942 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 21, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 07:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1942.

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Who was born on December 21, 1942?


Famous people born on December 21, 1942:

  • Marieanne Thun

    Renowned for her research on the effects of lunar cycles on plant growth.

  • Hu Jintao

    Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of China.

  • Saundra Sharp

    American actress who played eve in tv's "wonder women", 1977-1978, and nurse peggy shotwell in the series "st.

  • Carla Thomas

    Us singer "let me be good to you".

  • Reinhard Mey

    German guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Bob Hayes

    Athlete.

  • Anthony Summers

    Irish journalist and author.

  • Reinhard Frédéric Mey
  • Giōrgos Amerikanos
  • Claus Schiprowski
  • Mauro Di Giandomenico
  • Hu Jintao (胡锦涛)

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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December 21, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 81 years 3 months old,

or 975 months and 7 days old,

or 4240 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29683 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 1942.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1942?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 21, 1942.

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December 21, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1942:

  • Franz Boas

    Known as the 'Father of American Anthropology' for his pioneering work in cultural anthropology.

  • Leendert Round

    Sculptor (giraffen, blijdorp), dies at age 63.

  • Christian Morville
  • Heinz von Randow

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keiston Fitzgerald

    Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Trason Fitzgerald

    Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...

  • Hadli Fitzgerald

    Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.

  • Jersee Fitzgerald

    Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Garrell Fitzgerald

    Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.

  • Jakolby Fitzgerald

    Jakolby Fitzgerald was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, known for his iconic works that captured the essence of the...

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December 21, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 1942:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.

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December 21, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Margin for Error

Margin for Error

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Joan Bennett, Milton Berle, Otto Preminger, Carl Esmond

Man of Courage

Man of Courage

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Alexis Thurn-Taxis

Starring: Barton MacLane, Charlotte Wynters, Lyle Talbot, Dorothy Burgess

Commandos Strike at Dawn

Commandos Strike at Dawn

Release year: 1942

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Paul Muni, Anna Lee, Lillian Gish, Cedric Hardwicke

Country: United States of America

Tennessee Johnson

Tennessee Johnson

Release year: 1942

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Van Heflin, Lionel Barrymore, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main

Stand by for Action

Stand by for Action

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy, Charles Laughton, Walter Brennan

December 21, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 1942 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Chapionship Wrestling

Chapionship Wrestling

Release year: 1942

Starring: Richard Lane

Country: United States of America

Voice of America News

Voice of America News

Release year: 1942

Starring: Carol Castiel

Country: United States of America

Barnyard WAAC

Barnyard WAAC

Release year: 1942

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Who was the US President on December 21, 1942?

On December 21, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1942?

On December 21, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1942?

On December 21, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for December 1942?

December 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1942 calendar looked like.

Monday December 21, 1942